Exhibit 23.7 CONSENT OF NOMINEE FOR DIRECTOR The undersigned understands that Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (the "Company") intends to elect or appoint the undersigned as a member of the Company's board of directors. The undersigned hereby consents to be named as a director nominee in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 and to serve as a director of the Company if elected or appointed. /s/ JULIAN I. EDISON ________________________________ Julian I. Edison May 31, 2002